Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Trent Grisham

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 30, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Trent Grisham made an impact.

Trent Grisham is a professional baseball center fielder currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. He previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres. Grisham is an American athlete known for his skills in baseball.

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2015: Drafted by the Brewers

In 2015, Trent Grisham was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the MLB draft, with the 15th overall pick.

2016: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

In 2016, Trent Grisham played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, batting .231 with two home runs and 24 RBIs in 59 games due to hamstring injuries.

2017: Carolina Mudcats Season

In 2017, Grisham played for the Carolina Mudcats, posting a .223 batting average with eight home runs, 45 RBIs, and 37 stolen bases in 133 games.

2018: Biloxi Shuckers Season

In 2018, Grisham played with the Biloxi Shuckers, hitting .233 with seven home runs, 31 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in 107 games.

August 1, 2019: Major League Debut

On August 1, 2019, the Brewers selected Grisham's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his major league debut that day against the Oakland Athletics.

November 27, 2019: Trade to the Padres

On November 27, 2019, Grisham was traded to the San Diego Padres along with Zach Davies and cash considerations or a player to be named later, in exchange for Luis Urías and Eric Lauer.

2019: San Antonio Missions

Grisham opened the 2019 season with the San Antonio Missions.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Trent Grisham made his MLB debut after spending time in the Brewers farm system.

August 22, 2020: First Three-Homer Game

On August 22, 2020, Grisham had his first career multi-home run game and three-homer game against the Houston Astros. He hit homers in the first and second innings against Brandon Bielak, and his third against Joe Biagini in the seventh inning. This was the first Padres three-homer game since Hunter Renfroe on June 14, 2019.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

In the shortened 2020 season, Grisham hit .251/.352/.456 with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs in 59 games. He also led NL outfielders with 134 putouts and won the National League Gold Glove Award as a center fielder.

2021: 2021 Season

During the 2021 season, Grisham started on the IL with a hamstring strain but rejoined the team on April 9. He missed 20 games with a left heel bruise. He batted .242/.327/.413 with 15 home runs, 62 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 132 games, starting 118 games as the Padres everyday center fielder and batting leadoff in 52 starts.

January 13, 2023: Contract with the Padres

On January 13, 2023, Grisham agreed to a one-year, $3.175 million contract with the Padres, avoiding salary arbitration.

December 6, 2023: Trade to the Yankees

On December 6, 2023, the Padres traded Grisham and Juan Soto to the New York Yankees for Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez, and Kyle Higashioka.

2023: Traded to the Yankees

Following the 2023 season, Grisham was traded to the New York Yankees.

2024: 2024 Season with the Yankees

In 2024, Grisham played in 76 games for the Yankees, batting .190/.290/.385 with 9 home runs and 31 RBI.

2025: Best Career Start

In 2025, Grisham got off to the best start of his career, improving his offensive profile and earning significant playing time in center field. On November 18, Grisham accepted the Yankees qualifying offer and returned to the team on a one-year $22.025 million contract.